85 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Epidemiology at The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 78 s.h. of graduate credit. Graduate students in epidemiology must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 3.00. Those who receive a grade of C in 7 s.h. of coursework may be dismissed from the program.

The MS and the PhD in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Iowa are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Engineering. 

The mission of the Department of Communication Studies at The University of Iowa is to explore the central role that communication plays in shaping our relationships, institutions, and societies. 

The English Literary Studies PhD program at The University of Iowa is designed as preparation for the teaching, publishing, and administrative service required of a career in academia.

The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program at The University of Iowa, established over 45 years ago, trains students in the frontiers of Genetics research and develops leaders that meet the upcoming challenges in the field of Genetics. The program has been supported for 40 years by a NIH grants.

The MS and the PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering are awarded by the Graduate College from The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the College of Engineering. 

At The University of Iowa, we offer our graduate students a Juris Doctor Program. The University of Iowa College of Law encourages transfer applications from law school students who believe that the College of Law is a good fit for fulfilling their professional goals and objectives

The Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics PhD program at The University of Iowa offers a unique educational opportunity for students interested in drug discovery and the development of novel therapeutics.  

A PhD in Accounting from the Tippie College of Business at The University of Iowa brings teaching skills, mentored research, and a publishing record that tees you up for top-tier faculty positions. 

At The University of Iowa, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Oral Science at The University of Iowa. 

In our PhD Music Education program at The University of Iowa, we mentor you to develop your skills to become an independent researcher in the areas of study you wish to explore. 

Prompted by the Great Recession, and the government’s response to it, some of the greatest questions facing businesses and policymakers today are questions of finance. At The University of Iowa, we offer a phd degree in Finance. 

The University of Iowa 's School Psychology program is a doctoral program with an inclusive EdS degree. 

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Business Administration at The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h., including approved transfer credit. 

The MS and the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering are awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the College of Engineering. 

Our PhD program in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) at The University of Iowa will provide you with the knowledge and skills related to general counseling (including mental health and school counseling), teaching, consulting, supervising counselors, and conducting research. 

The PhD in Speech and Hearing Science is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD is awarded by the Graduate College at The University of Iowa. Instruction is offered through the Carver College of Medicine.

The MS and PhD in the Interdisciplinary Program in Informatics are awarded by The University of Iowa Graduate College. 

Pharmaceutics at The University of Iowa is the scientific discipline that studies how to develop novel drug entities, which may range from small organic molecules to large proteins or nucleic acids and even cells, into safe and effective drug products used by patients and caregivers to treat or prevent disease.